Korean word

역사상

Pronunciation

Romanizationyeokssasang

Meaning

  • adverbin history

Example

이 사건은 역사상 보기 드문 일이다.i sa geo neun yeok ssa sang po gi teu mun i ri da

This is a rare event in history.

Illustration for 역사상 (in history)

More examples

이번 기록은 역사상 최고 기록이다.i beon ki ro geun yeok ssa sang choe go ki ro gi da

This record is the highest in history.

Core concept

The full span of recorded history serves as a scale for judging how unusual or notable something is.

Common phrases

  • 역사상 최고yeok ssa sang choe go

    the highest in history

Similar words

역사적으로yeokssajeogeuro: Describes something from a historical point of view or in relation to history.
역사 이래yeokssa irae: Describes a condition that has continued from the beginning of history until now.
전례 없이cheollye eopssi: Describes something with no earlier example or precedent.

Definition in Korean

지금까지의 역사 전체를 기준으로 어떤 사실이 이전과 비교해 가장 눈에 띄거나 드물다는 의미를 전하는 부사.chi geum kka ji ui yeok ssa cheon che reul ki ju neu ro eo tteon sa si ri i jeon gwa pi gyo hae ka jang nu ne tti geo na teu mul da neun ui mi reul cheon ha neun pu sa

Word origin

The term combines the Sino-Korean word for history with an element meaning within or in the sphere of something, giving the sense of within the scope of history.

Usage tips

  • It has a formal, record-focused tone and often appears in news reports, historical writing, and official summaries rather than casual conversation.

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